​Choosing the right contacts for your child is important because not all contacts are the same. For example, different contacts use different plastics and curves. Consequently, the amount of oxygen that gets through to the eyes, the movement of the lenses and the disposal schedule is different. Children will react differently to some of these different options depending on their tear chemistry, shape of their eyes, etc... some children do better with a lens that has a higher internal water content while a lower water content may be more comfortable for others. Other children fare better with a more frequent disposal schedule. In order to pick the right lens for your child, we will evaluate various different parameters specific to your child's eyes and needs.

Can my child wear contacts?

​There is no age limit for wearing contacts. In fact, infants who are born with cataracts are often fit with contacts. A clinical study involving 8-11 year olds wearing one-day disposable contacts showed that 90 percent of the children did not have problems inserting or removing their lenses without parental assistance. If your child is motivated to wear contacts and is responsible enough to care for contacts, then he/she is "old enough". If you constantly need to remind your child to practice good hygiene and to follow through with homework and chores, then they may not be ready to tackle the responsibility of contacts. However, if the opposite is true, then your child would be an excellent candidate for contacts.